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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Fabulous Finds

What's It Wednesday #33

Mondays are usually blah and uneventful, right? Not when I take a
trip to my favorite antique store (that’s now open on Mondays!) I found this
gorgeous vanity tray with an etched mirror! I’d not seen one like it before. I
carried it around in my arms the whole time!

As I walked past the checkout counter, I spied with my little eye
a pretty beveled glass box. “Is it sold?” I asked. Nope, they hadn’t gotten
around to putting it out yet. Yea me! That star diamond cut glass top and those
cute cherubs just had to come home with me!

Now I really just came to look for pillboxes, but this powder jar
with hand painting and cameo lid wooed me away. That blue is irresistible!

I love all the religious artwork and statues I’ve been seeing
lately, so I had to have this beautiful statue of our lady, (only four
dollars)!

My eye always goes to things that are unique, and this
umbrella shaped thermometer is perfect! Bone ivory carved handle of a dog (it
even has a chain!) attached to a brass umbrella. It’s quite old and still has
the mercury inside! This is getting pretty rare since mercury hasn’t been used
in thermometers since 1974.

Okay, so I was almost done paying up, and was almost out the door…
until suddenly my supersonic birdcage radar honed in on this beauty! I need it
like another hole in my head, but here she is… home at last! Hope you have a
great week and get some fabulous finds too!

Hugs,

Patti

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It looks like Monday was a BIG day for shopping the antique store. Yay Monday. The vanity mirror is gorgeous and I love the little thermometer. So unusual and beautiful. Thanks for hosting and showing all your fabulous finds.Babs

Does this antique store know how they increased their bottom line by being open on Mondays for YOU? Haha-you really got some beautiful pieces -- my two favorites are definitely the etched mirror (never seen one etched like that either!) and the beveled glass box.

Well you certainly have "an eye" for beautiful things! Love all your finds, especially the powder jar!!...Great features from last week!..Love the flower pots!Have a great week!! and thanks for hosting...always love joining in on the fun!!

Thank you for the reminder. I don't often have a post that is suitable, but this one seemed to fit - in an odd way!I love the birdcage. This is the second post I've seen in as many days - I think I'll have to look for one!

O my, all the lovely things that you obtain with you visit at the Antique store...The Vanity tray is simple gorgeous and I adore the Powder jar...and the little umbrella thermometer is amazing. Such great finds..It's funny what our heart likes...I will be your newest follower...when you have time plz. come by to visit me as well...@ spoonwither.blogspot.com...Have a lovely rest of the week..with love Janice

Hi Patti! Your recent antique store finds are terrific! Isn't it fun looking? Especially the buying part, and when you get them for a good price and then to bring them home and have fun deciding where it's all going to go! Yay! Have a great week!Gina

I think I express the sentiments of everyone here when I say, can we come shopping with you? We'll be good, honest!We'll not break anything and we'll remember to say 'please' and 'thank you'.You always find such wonderful things!

Hi Patti and Paula,this is shopping after my heart. Whow, I love all your purchases. The vanity tray is amazing and the little blue pillbox also. The other things are really interesting and beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us and for hosting this nice event.Best greetings, Johanna

Hi patty and paula. I tried to upload my pictures but they would not go through. When they did after several attempts I put in your blog instead of mine. Could you delete the first upload I did. It does not let me do it. Thank you for letting me join in. Thanks. ana

OK, you have some great finds here! That box! WOW!!!! And my favorite shop is NEVER open on Mondays!!! And another fav of mine is only open ONCE A MONTH! Go figure.....

Oh dearest, thank you for leaving a comment for me! I will be away but I will try to sneak in early in the morning but if my girlfriend is an early riser like myself, well, that won't happen! Are you having a splendid summer?

Patti, you have such beautiful taste! That is truly the loveliest vanity tray I have ever seen to date. The little cold cream jar would have definitely come home with me too. That blue is my favorite!sending hugs...

I really appreciate your eye for the details and oh so beautiful collectibles you stumble across!I also have this fetish of collecting religious statues and figurines,even loved the pedestal gilted frame where the photo of Mother Mary is placed. Thanks for hosting the lovely party,am so glad to be here.

Fabulous finds, and your collections never cease to amaze me! Your vignettes are beautiful, and you should do a post on how you create them. So glad you shared your creative inspiration with Sunday's Best!

I just love the Mirror Vanity Tray. I have an old one from my mom and it's displaying tiny perfume bottles that I've been collecting from around the world.thanks for your visit also and I'm happy to join in your party today...Sandy

Hi Patti thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet comments. I do so love yours, you have such lovely things to share with us. Love the mirror tray. Much catching up to do with your posts. Well, I missed the party again, but, I did add a party button to my blog. xxx

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